Senior Architect Manager

Job Title: Senior Architect Manager Job Description The Senior Architect Manager will lead and contribute to all phases of the architectural design process, from schematic design through construction documentation, under the guidance of associates and principals. This role involves preparing and coordinating design and construction documents in AutoCAD, managing multi-person project teams, and ensuring that project schedules, deliverables, and quality standards are consistently met. The position offers significant opportunities for professional growth within a well-established, design-focused firm that specializes in educational and commercial projects. Responsibilities Participate in and lead all phases of the design process, including schematic design, design development, and construction document production.Prepare schematic design drawings and design development drawings that clearly communicate design intent and technical requirements.Produce and coordinate detailed construction documents in AutoCAD, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and compliance with applicable codes and standards.Manage multi-person project teams, including assigning tasks, monitoring progress, and ensuring that project milestones and deliverables are met on schedule.Oversee architectural project management activities, including managing project schedules, deliverables, and budgets as appropriate.Coordinate with clients, consultants, and other project stakeholders to ensure alignment on design goals, technical requirements, and project expectations.Perform and review code analysis, with a focus on New Jersey Building Code, to ensure design and documentation comply with permitting and regulatory requirements.Apply a strong understanding of permitting processes and regulatory requirements to support project approvals and construction readiness.Utilize knowledge of commercial steel and concrete slab construction (non–wood framing) in the development of design and construction documents.Lead and mentor junior staff, including delegating work, providing feedback, and supporting the professional development of designers and drafters.Coordinate workloads across multiple concurrent projects, balancing priorities and resources to maintain a fast-paced, efficient project environment.Contribute to construction administration activities, including responding to RFIs, reviewing submittals, and supporting field-related questions as needed.Support marketing efforts and office administration activities as assigned, contributing to proposals, presentations, and general office operations.Engage in educational design projects, including K–12 and higher education facilities, as well as healthcare and commercial building projects.Produce high-quality architectural design and drafting work that reflects strong technical skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to design excellence.Collaborate effectively within project teams and with firm leadership, participating in meetings where partners and associates are actively involved.Demonstrate initiative by taking ownership of assigned tasks, proactively identifying issues, and contributing ideas to improve project processes and outcomes. Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Ewing, NJ. Pay And Benefits The pay range for this position is $36.00 - $48.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Ewing,NJ. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Sep 11, 2026. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options. 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